Why Journalism at URI?
From their very first exposure to journalism courses at URI, our students are taught the fundamentals of contemporary American journalism -- news gathering, news writing, editing and producing -- in an atmosphere which also stresses the ethical and legal responsibilites members of the "fourth estate" are expected to uphold. 
In addition to professional preparation, our approach requires students to be strongly grounded in the liberal arts.
Teamwork is key in any newsroom, and we require our students to work together in a project-based learning environment. We also encourage exposure to working newsrooms - on campus, through student publications, and through internships at print, broadcast and internet media outlets.
Since 1960, URI has been home to the only degree granting journalism program in Rhode Island. Our graduates hold high-level editorial positions at The Boston Globe, The Providence Journal, CBS News and CNN, as well as local and regional media and public relations agaencies nationwide. Using their background in research and writing, other graduates pursue non-media careers in law, politics and public relations.
Our Mission
The study and practice of journalism require the acquisition and application of a broad base of knowledge, so Journalism majors at the University of Rhode Island pursue a course of study that is strongly grounded in the liberal arts.
Along with General Education and Elective courses from other disciplines, the major requires students to explore the concepts and professional practices of contemporary journalism in a diverse society. While studying the social, historical, legal and ethical contexts of journalism, students also learn how to gather, synthesize and critically assess factual information and communicate it clearly to a variety of audiences.
